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Conquest of Ceuta
The conquest of Ceuta was the capture of the Muslim port on the North African coast by Portuguese forces under King João I and his sons, including Prince Henry, in 1415. It initiated the overseas expansion of the Portuguese Empire. The city proved a commercial disappointment as caravan routes bypassed it, encouraging Portuguese exploration along the African coast.
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